Question 1

how does your hip bursitis diagnosed?

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History and exam: A doctor can usually diagnose hip bursitis by talking to you about your complaints and then examining your hip. The doctor may also get an x-ray. Hip bursitis usually causes pain on the outside of the hip that is worse when you lay on that side. On exam, there is usually tenderness over the boney prominence on the outside of the hip.

Question 2

what are some of the symptoms of hip bursitis?

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Pain over greater: The symptom of hip bursitis is usually over the greater trochanteric region or on outside of the upper leg.  One may have some pain radiating down the outer part of the leg to the knee.  Also, when one lays on the affected side, it may be uncomfortable.  Best treatment is exercise, aspercreme to the area, or NSAIDS.  If they do not work a cortisone shot may be of benefit.

Question 3

what are some ways to exercise if you have hip bursitis?

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Rhythmic exercises: Rhythmic exercises that do not create excessive stretch on the outer part of the hip will generally not cause any pain. Swimming is one example.  Stretching the low back and it band should lessen the stress across the hip bursa.

Question 4

is it possible that hip bursitis causes, or is connected to, sciatica?

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The two are: distinct disorders. Sciatica is caused by a pinchedspinal nerve.  Hip bursitis is inflammation of the  tissue surrounding the hip joint. The treatment is different for each.

Question 5

do you feel hip bursitis in the groin?

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Possibly: While groin pain is most likely related to the hip joint itself. The iliopsoas bursa is in that area and may be the source of a bursitis.

Question 6

what are some treatments for hip bursitis?

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Several options: Hip bursitis or inflammation on the outer part of the hip, can be treated successfully with a good stretching program, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (nsaid's) and physical therapy.  Occasionally cortisone injections are necessary and can help significantly  a medical or orthopaedic evaluation with x-rays often the best place to start.

Question 7

i have had hip bursitis for a few years. steroid injection helped for a little while.could the bursitis be caused from my bad back?

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Hip bursitis: Bursitis of the hip can be from running, falls, repetitive physical contact,biking, but I'm unsure that chronic back problems are a predisposing condition. An orthopedic specialist is best qualified to answer this question and advise you.

Question 8

can i gain weight if i have cortisone injections for trochanteric hip bursitis last option as in so much pain but don't want to gain any more weight ?

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No: The injection you will receive for troch bursitis will have steroids in it  more than likely, but the single dose given locally does not normally have much systemic effect at all. If you were diabetic you may note a small spike in your sugars, but it should not  cause any longer systemic effects like weight gain. Hope this helps and feel better soon!

Question 9

how to cure hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Varied approaches: You can use anti-inflammatory medications or local steorid injkection along with rest and physical therapy. Often avoidance of a particular activity that caused the bursitis is curative as well.

Question 10

when will my hip bursitis heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: You need an exact  diagnosis, specific exercises that can improve the symptoms. You can get  physical therapy and if necessary injections into the bursa.

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